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Those with 'genius IQ' can solve dartboard optical illusion in 15 seconds

A new brainteaser may help you determine if you're a genius - but you must figure it out in less than 20 seconds.

Not only are they a great way to keep you entertained, but regularly completing puzzles are a great way to keep your memory strong. So, if you want to keep busy while giving your brain a mental workout, why not give this optical illusion a go?

Shared by JagranJosh.com, the animation displays a bunch of dartboards and takers must spot the one with different coloured darts. However, like most optical illusions, it's trickier than it sounds.

The boards are mostly black, but also contain red markings and are also against a ruby background, making finding the red darts all the tougher to spot. Those who have all the time in the world will no doubt be able to figure out, but the real challenge lies in how fast it can be done.

It is said those who can complete this optical illusion in 15 seconds or less may have a "genius IQ", reports the Mirror.

Take a close look, can you spot the red darts? (Jargran Josh)

Have you found them yet? Let us give you a hint: the darts aren't hidden in the background of the image, they're all in plain sight on one of the dartboards.

Still not got it? Don't worry, the picture has left thousands of people scratching their heads in confusion. If you're struggling and want the answer, read below for the answer - but consider this a spoiler warning.

There's your answer (Jagran Josh)

The answer to the puzzle can be found in the bottom right of the picture.

If you managed to find the darts in no time at all, it could be a sign of your extraordinary intelligence and memory, as studies have shown that the more you exercise your brain with tricky puzzles, the smarter you tend to be.

And if the dartboard brain teaser has left you craving more, then why not test your skills in this Easter-themed illusion which challenges you to count the number of eggs in this picture?

Or you could even see if you have what it takes to find the cat hidden among the raccoons in just 15 seconds.

But if riddles are more your thing, this brain teaser tasks you with finding the hidden mistake in a North Pole-themed picture.

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